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30 Aug 2008, 18:15

During the 1980’s approximately $50 billion in private investment capital is estimated to have left Mexico and added to the strain on the country’s debt-ridden economy.(A) During the 1980’s approximately $50 billion in private investment capital is estimated to have left Mexico and added(B) During the 1980’s it is estimated that approximately $50 billion in private investment capital left Mexico and added(C) It is estimated that there was approximately $50 billion in private investment capital that left Mexico during the 1980’s and added(D) It is estimated that during the 1980’s approximately $50 billion in private investment capital left Mexico, adding(E) Approximately $50 billion in private investment capital is estimated as having left Mexico during the 1980’s, adding

Guys though i got this one right but i want to understand y the correct answer is correct. Can someone explain that grammatically. This is a typical pattern i have observed in many questions.

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30 Aug 2008, 18:41

IMO D.

And added in A, B and C indicates that 'added to the strain on the country’s..' is a separate action than 'investment capital leaving the country' . However the second action should modify the 1st one.So, adding will be right. as having in E is awkward. SO, D should be it.